Frank Lampard insisted Kai Havertz and Timo Werner will come good for Chelsea and urged their doubters to give the pair time.

Both had been struggling for form in recent weeks but got on the scoresheet in the Blues’ 4-0 FA Cup third round win over Morecambe.

Werner had not scored for 12 games in all competitions and the goal is likely to give him a much needed confidence boost.

Chelsea also had not seen the best from Havertz with the playmaker taking a long time to recover from coronavirus earlier in the season.

Questions had started to be raised about the duo who were signed this summer and Blues boss Lampard was unequivocal in his belief of the impact they will make at the football club.

He told talkSPORT: “The people that question them should look at other top players that have come at a young age to this country.

“Eden Hazard being a great example. He came here and became one of our greatest players ever.

“It’s not an easy transition to this league. It’s a hard league and I think people that question them should give them time because they are great lads and we signed them for now and the future.

“I understand the questions as it’s the world we live in. They will prove to be big players for the club.”